Rockets focusing on what they can control

Houston Rockets head coach J.B. Bickerstaff communicates with players on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Houston Rockets head coach J.B. Bickerstaff communicates with players on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Photo: Doug McSchooler, AP

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Houston Rockets head coach J.B. Bickerstaff communicates with players on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Houston Rockets head coach J.B. Bickerstaff communicates with players on the court during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Sunday, March 27, 2016, in Indianapolis.

Photo: Doug McSchooler, AP

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The Rockets are still fighting for a playoff spot, but their fate isn't entirely in their hands.

The outcomes of games played by Dallas and Utah will make a difference in where the Rockets finish this season. Interim coach J.B. Bickerstaff said he is keeping an eye out, but isn't too worried about what the other teams are doing.

"You can't control if they win or lose," he said. "We can only control how we play, so we focus on that and see what happens."